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Where in-depth analysis and logical debate butts heads with blind team loyalty and good old-fashioned name-calling.
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The Lineup Episode 7
Trash talk, basketball, NHL 94, and a tribute to Canada -- all that and more with The Global Media Award-nominated trio in this episode of The Lineup.
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The Lineup Episode 5
Tennis, hockey, and Shanker goes to minicamp. Your favorite trio are back in episode 5 of The Lineup.
The Lineup Episode 4
Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, and blindfolded football. Brian, Aaron, and Shanker bring you loads of boxing and football in Episode 4 of The Lineup.
The Lineup Episode 3
Brett Favre, soccer strategy, yoga and men in tights. Your favorite trio is back in episode 3 of The Lineup.
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In this week's episode the FtB team chitchat with ESPN's Erin Andrews, discuss Midway's financial woes, and sound off on EA's accessory-challenged...
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Big news this week: From the Bleachers has its own page! On this brand-spanking new page you can listen to the current episode, previous episodes, subscribe to the podcast via iTunes and RSS feed. Check it out!
What? You're still here? Afraid to go to the new page without knowing what this week's episode covers? We thought that might happen so we've included a rundown below just for you. Really!
On this week's episode Brian returns from Vancouver with loads of info on Fight Night 4, Tiger Woods 09, and Madden 09. Shanker takes a few minutes off from his busy schedule of vacationing to share his thoughts on Tony Hawk's sabbatical and also offers insight into his crumbling relationship with Michelle from GTA IV. Aaron's wearing a new SportsGamer hat (listen to find out how you can get your own) and Fred thinks the world needs to get over Spygate. And as always, we answer your e-mails and phone calls.
INTRO
00:00-02:49 Welcome to the show! Have no fear, Brian's here!
NEWS
02:50-09:28 Fight Night Round 4 announced. Mike Tyson returns to video games!
09:29-13:18 Codemasters snags the F1 license. Did it cost $75 million? Will Codemasters give us the ability to use the PSP as a rearview mirror?
13:19-20:24 Is skateboarding a sport? Tony Hawk takes a year off. Is this a good thing for the series?
20:25-11:46 Skate is coming to the Wii and will use the Wii Fit board.
GAMES
22:35-28:11 Brian and Shanker have seen Madden 09 in action. How's it shaping up?
28:12-33:46 Tiger Woods 09 gets some new courses and loses some old ones. Brian gives his early thoughts on the game.
33:47-34:48 What's the deal with bowling games? The group shares their bowling experiences in GTA IV.
REAL SPORTS
34:49-37:12 Shanker makes his "call it" pick and throws Kobe Bryant's teammates under the bus.
37:13-40:39 Goodell on Spygate: "Move along people, nothing to see here."
41:00-43:23 Worst sports scandle: NBA Ref, Spygate, Steroids in Baseball?
43:24-46:46 The NBA Playoffs have been great so far. LeBron has no regard for human life. Watch it here.
E-MAILS (FromTheBleachers@GameSpot.com)
46:47-49:05 Mark wants to know why people won't go watch the first-place Oakland A's.
49:06-51:09 Regular e-mailer Sean C. wins a SportsGamer hat for his loyalty.
Phone Calls (1-866-406-263![]()
51:10-54:59 Crazy Bears Fan Josh thinks the Bears aren't getting respect. Oh yeah, he lights things on fire while he calls in.
CALL IT
55:00-1:04:29 Brian's pick gets ripped again. We tell you how to win a SportsGamer hat. New From the Bleachers page coming soon. Our music is awesome thanks to Steve Beacham. Fred gives an update on happenings in the SportsGamer community. The newest episode of The Lineup is on the site and it's awesome.

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